A New Reason to Move the 2016 Sailing Olympics - The Venue is Not Ready

A judge just ordered the suspension of a $18.8 million dollar rehabilitation project of the Gloria Marina where the Olympic Sailing Games are to be held. It would lead to cutting down too many trees damaging the environment.

The "Green" sport of sailing continues to get a black eye from the decision to sail in Guanabara Bay.

Who knew that the marina wasn't even ready to host the Games? What a great opportunity to move the event to Buzios and spend the money there instead.

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Glenn McCarthy

As a lifelong sailor, I want to share Chicago's most unused Park called Lake Michigan with everyone. Most of the time sailing is idyllic, and rare moments are scary. Sailors are fun family types, who go out for exercise, fresh air, sunshine and rain, camaraderie, and just to get away from it all. My plan with this blog is to explain the entry points, and most importantly destroy the myth that it is expensive. Your network of friends will amaze you with people of all walks of life. In fact, a sailor who is a writer for the Chicago Tribune recommended I write this blog. Your journey begins here..........